Heather Latter Stylists Natalie Armstrong, left, and Alicia Anderson, along with owner Erin Wood, welcomed clients to Simplicity Professional Hair and Body Care this morning at its new location at 261 Scott St. The salon, previously located at the Rainy Lake Plaza on King’s Highway, is looking forward to continuing […]

Joey Payeur Laker Dylan Kooner (10) shoved the puck past English River Miners’ goalie Reid Kilburn late in the third period Saturday night at the Ice For Kids Arena to give the hosts a 3-1 lead. The Lakers went on to a 4-1 win.

Cameron Penney Joanne Ogden, left, and Danette McIntyre jumped into the icy waters of Sand Bay on New Year’s Day for the annual “Polar Plunge” organized by the local Voyageurs Lions Club. Some 19 jumpers took the plunge this year and raised a total of $7,222.

Staff Kiwanian Pam Buttner and her husband, Larry, drew the “Trip of the Month” draw winner for January this morning at International Travel Services. Heather Johnson of Fort Frances is heading to Paris, France—a trip valued at $4,950. Next month’s trip is to Roatan, Honduras ($4,200).

Staff Bonnie Penney of the Fort Frances Lions Club, left, looked on as Miranda Allen of Safeway drew the winning ticket for the Lions’ food draw yesterday afternoon. Marie Saunders of Devlin won the grand prize of $100 a week for groceries for a year while Christian Windego won the […]

Cameron Penney Mya Wrolstad skated for the first time while her mother, Wendy, looked on during at “Toonie Skate” at the Ice For Kids Arena yesterday. Although there isn’t the usual amount of ice outdoors so far this winter, there is plenty of it indoors for youngsters to skate on.

Cameron Penney Isaiah Peltomaki, left, and Randy Wilde enjoyed the large Christmas feast at Knox United Church here on Christmas Day. The Fort Frances Choraliers were on hand singing Christmas carols while about 180 people turned out for the annual dinner featuring all the festive fixings.

Cameron Penney Teagan McKinnon, left, handed her ticket to the Conductor (Mitchell Riordon) at the “Polar Express Family Christmas” held last Tuesday at the Fort Frances Public Library. About 100 children attended the event, where they enjoyed an evening of singing Christmas songs, playing games, and sitting on Santa’s knee.

Cameron Penney The “Hallett Hall Choraliers” sang a selection of Christmas carols for a large group of residents and visitors at Rainycrest here last Wednesday afternoon. The new group, which is directed by Diane Maxey, had been rehearsing for the past six weeks.

Cameron Penney Lorelai Lake, left, and her dad, Kevin, raced down the hill at the overpass here on Boxing Day. Plenty of kids and their families were on hand to enjoy the wintry weather as well as test out some new sleds from Santa.

Joey Payeur Anniss Seid, right, had to stretch to his limits to dig this drop shot by Steve Boileau during the ‘A’ Open final at the Sunset Country Squash Club’s 29th-annual Boxing Day tournament here Saturday. Seid made the shot but Boileau wound up beating the defending champ 3-2 (12-10, […]

Cameron Penney Callum Galusha, left, along with his sister, Socorro, enjoyed the annual community Christmas dinner at Knox United Church here Friday afternoon. About 180 people turned out to enjoy a festive meal of turkey and all the fixings.